Finger Lime & Blood Orange Martini

Showcase Tulare County's vibrant citrus in your holiday celebrations with this Finger Lime & Blood Orange Martini. A splash of bold color and a fun pop of finger lime caviar will bring homegrown sophistication to your next holiday gathering.

Recipe by Lifestyle Staff | Photos by Dakota Jacobi

Prep time: 5 minutesYields: 1 serving

2 finger limes

1 large blood orange

1 lemon

1½ oz high-quality gin (consider a citrus-forward or juniper-heavy gin such as Tanqueray London Dry Gin)

1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, for a sweeter drink)

A few dashes of orange bitters

Ice

1. Carefully cut the finger limes in half lengthwise. Gently squeeze the caviar (the small, juicy pearls) into a cocktail shaker.

2. Juice the citrus: juice the blood orange and lemon. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp.

3. Combine ingredients: to the shaker, add the blood orange and lemon juice, gin, simple syrup (if using), and orange bitters.

4. Chill and shake: fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.

5. Garnish: add a sugar rim and garnish with either a blood orange wheel or a halved finger lime sliced on the rim.

6. Strain and serve: strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.